Comments on: Why am I doing this? http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/ Dedicated to helping students become successful entrepreneurs! Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:51:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shallie Bey http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Shallie Bey Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:39:18 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-163 I enjoyed reading your comments about lifestyle design. Most great business coaches focus upon life style design to help entrepreneurs get the balance that will allow them to own their businesses rather than being owned by their businesses. You make a great contribution by sharing this concept. Shallie Bey Smarter Small Business Blog I enjoyed reading your comments about lifestyle design. Most great business coaches focus upon life style design to help entrepreneurs get the balance that will allow them to own their businesses rather than being owned by their businesses. You make a great contribution by sharing this concept.

Shallie Bey
Smarter Small Business Blog

]]> By: Why am I NOT doing this? | Startup Student http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Why am I NOT doing this? | Startup Student Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:53:26 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-164 [...] good stuff! Thanks for visiting!First off, thank you for all the comments last week on the “Why am I doing this?” post.  The concept of Lifestyle design really makes a lot of sense to me and I am trying to [...] [...] good stuff! Thanks for visiting!First off, thank you for all the comments last week on the “Why am I doing this?” post.  The concept of Lifestyle design really makes a lot of sense to me and I am trying to [...]

]]> By: Jeremy Lattimore http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Jeremy Lattimore Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:43:29 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-162 @Knut - I read and commented on you post. I definitely think that you're on the right track (from my viewpoint anyway). @Matt - I agree that people should start a business. Even if it's just a hobby business. It gives you something of your own and something to work with should your full-time thing fail. Also, if things go well, you are probably "working" at something you really enjoy doing. @Corbett - I am glad you stopped by. I hope that the people who have read this article went to your blog and read more. My viewpoint was really a very high-level personal summary of what your blog is about. It definitely does change your mindset to focus on lifestyle design. Great points on your blog and I enjoy reading about your journey through it while you are living in Mexico! Thanks for the interesting topic. @Knut – I read and commented on you post. I definitely think that you’re on the right track (from my viewpoint anyway).

@Matt – I agree that people should start a business. Even if it’s just a hobby business. It gives you something of your own and something to work with should your full-time thing fail. Also, if things go well, you are probably “working” at something you really enjoy doing.

@Corbett – I am glad you stopped by. I hope that the people who have read this article went to your blog and read more. My viewpoint was really a very high-level personal summary of what your blog is about. It definitely does change your mindset to focus on lifestyle design. Great points on your blog and I enjoy reading about your journey through it while you are living in Mexico! Thanks for the interesting topic.

]]> By: Corbett Barr http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Corbett Barr Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:28:21 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-161 Jeremy - thanks so much for the flattering compliments. I'm glad you've been affected by the lifestyle design conversation. It has the power to really change the way you think about working, doesn't it? And you said it right: the definition of lifestyle design is different for each person. As long as you're thinking about what's important to you (and structuring your life around that), you're on the right track. Thanks again, and keep the conversation going! Jeremy – thanks so much for the flattering compliments. I’m glad you’ve been affected by the lifestyle design conversation. It has the power to really change the way you think about working, doesn’t it? And you said it right: the definition of lifestyle design is different for each person. As long as you’re thinking about what’s important to you (and structuring your life around that), you’re on the right track. Thanks again, and keep the conversation going!

]]> By: Matt Long Inc. http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Matt Long Inc. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:45:01 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-160 Nice post! Every single person on this earth should have some type of business. There are too many benefits that it can bring an individual. Lifestyle is definitely one of the reasons I am an entrepreneur, yet there are so many reasons. Nice post! Every single person on this earth should have some type of business. There are too many benefits that it can bring an individual. Lifestyle is definitely one of the reasons I am an entrepreneur, yet there are so many reasons.

]]> By: Knut O. Hellan http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Knut O. Hellan Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:49:50 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-159 This blog post actually inspired me to write my own blog post about lifestyle design. Hop over to http://knuthellan.com/2009/06/19/lifestyle-design/ and read my extended thoughts on the subject. @Ryan/@Jeremy - I agree that starting to focus on lifestyle design when you've lived corporate life for 10+ years is harder. I'm doing it, but it might feel to risky to some at this point. In the current economy however, you could argue that working in a corporation is more risky than doing something by yourself since you don't know when or where layoffs may strike. If you're on your own, you will know more about the economic future. This blog post actually inspired me to write my own blog post about lifestyle design. Hop over to http://knuthellan.com/2009/06/19/lifestyle-design/ and read my extended thoughts on the subject.

@Ryan/@Jeremy – I agree that starting to focus on lifestyle design when you’ve lived corporate life for 10+ years is harder. I’m doing it, but it might feel to risky to some at this point. In the current economy however, you could argue that working in a corporation is more risky than doing something by yourself since you don’t know when or where layoffs may strike. If you’re on your own, you will know more about the economic future.

]]> By: Lifestyle design « The Knut Hellan Blog http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Lifestyle design « The Knut Hellan Blog Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:44:34 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-158 [...] June 19, 2009 I read Jeremy Lattimore’s blog post about lifestyle design on Startup Student the other day and it got me thinking. Sure, I have thought about the concept [...] [...] June 19, 2009 I read Jeremy Lattimore’s blog post about lifestyle design on Startup Student the other day and it got me thinking. Sure, I have thought about the concept [...]

]]> By: The Knut Hellan Blog http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-157 The Knut Hellan Blog Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:41:59 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-157 [...] @startupstudent: New blog post: Why am I doing this?. I commented on the blog post, but I will actually publish my own take on startup life vs lifestyle [...] [...] @startupstudent: New blog post: Why am I doing this?. I commented on the blog post, but I will actually publish my own take on startup life vs lifestyle [...]

]]> By: Jeremy Lattimore http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Jeremy Lattimore Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:29:04 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-156 @Ryan - Completely agree with that, it just makes the hill a little steeper. You can definitely do it. If you keep your focus you'll get there. You have to keep your focus. @Ryan – Completely agree with that, it just makes the hill a little steeper. You can definitely do it. If you keep your focus you’ll get there. You have to keep your focus.

]]> By: Ryan Freed http://startupstudent.com/2009/06/16/why-am-i-doing-this/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Ryan Freed Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:25:53 +0000 http://startupstudent.com/?p=320#comment-155 @Jeremy-Yea, it is very hard to get out of the rut. However if you really want to pursue something after you have already begun a certain lifestyle the only thing stopping you is yourself. If you are determined and remain positive you can still succeed. @Jeremy-Yea, it is very hard to get out of the rut. However if you really want to pursue something after you have already begun a certain lifestyle the only thing stopping you is yourself. If you are determined and remain positive you can still succeed.

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